Teens eligible for death penalty in Harrison County double slaying

Two southern Indiana teens could get the death penalty if convicted of killing a Harrison County couple.

The prosecutor's office has filed murder charges against Kevin Schuler and Austin Scott.

Even though there are only two victims, the teens are facing three counts of murder each.

The prosecutor said he's charged them with two counts of killing someone while committing a robbery and an additional count of intentionally going to kill someone, because that's exactly what authorities believe they did.

"He had a smile that was just contagious. Everybody liked him," said Kevin Bays of his uncle, Gary Henderson.

Henderson and Asenath Arnold were murdered inside their home on Walk Road around 2 a.m. Saturday.

Police said Scott and Schuler rode up to the home on an ATV, killed the couple, and took off with money, guns and prescription pills.

"The probable cause details that Austin Scott, using a knife, repeatedly stabbed to death Mr. Henderson. Likewise, the affidavit states Kevin Schuler used a large stick with a metal tip on it to kill Ms. Arnold due to multiple strikes and blunt-force trauma," said Harrison County prosecutor Otto Schalk.

The teens were caught shortly afterward in Floyd County, where authorities said they admitted to the killings.

Now, at 18 years old, the two could be sentenced to death if convicted of these crimes.

"At this point, I will say seeking the death penalty is being strongly considered," said Schalk.

But Schalk said he'll speak with the victims' family before making that decision.

Members of the family made sure they were at the courthouse the moment murder charges were filed.

"We want to ensure justice is served, and we want to make sure it's done right," said Bays.

The teens are also facing charges of robbery, burglary and theft.

WLKY learned Schuler, at one time, actually worked on Henderson's farm.

Also, Henderson's family said his son was murdered, stabbed to death 20 years ago.

The teens are expected to have their initial hearing on the charges Wednesday or Thursday.

Both are being held without bond.

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